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Legislature rejects ‘draconian’ cuts to UC and CSU, keeps TK-12 funding intact
Top Takeaways The Legislature has until June 15 to present their budget bill to the governor. The proposal received praise […]
June 11, 2025
LAUSD condemns immigration raids as one unfolds next to a school
Top Takeaways LAUSD assures students’ and families’ safety during graduation ceremonies. Huntington Park schools activate emergency protocols amid ICE activity. […]
June 10, 2025
Let’s keep our promise to California students
Middle school students eagerly swiping paintbrushes across canvases, a group of fifth graders rehearsing lines from their upcoming play, and […]
June 10, 2025
California poorly trains and supports teaching math, report concludes
Top Takeaways California leaders dismiss the criticism and methodology of the rankings. And yet, graduate credentialing programs cram a lot […]
June 9, 2025
More time with subs is the wrong response to teacher shortages
Twenty-five years ago, when pastor Sweetie Williams asked his 12-year-old son, Eli, why he never had homework, the answer exposed […]
June 8, 2025
Newsom promises funding to jump-start early literacy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed Thursday that the state budget will include hundreds of millions of dollars to fund legislation […]
June 6, 2025
West Contra Costa hires former student and principal as superintendent
West Contra Costa Unified School District’s incoming superintendent already knows the district well. On Wednesday night, the district’s board unanimously […]
June 5, 2025
Trump’s budget would reduce Pell Grant awards and work-study programs
Top Takeaways New “K-12 Simplified Funding Program” is effectively an elimination, advocates say. Proposal eviscerates programs for low-income students in […]
June 5, 2025
Through comedy, students can take ‘big swings’ for mental health
Top Takeaways Many school districts are using comedy and improv workshops to teach students social-emotional skills, encourage self-expression and foster […]
June 5, 2025